Why AI in Development?
Understanding AI as an augmentation tool for developers
AI tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, and ChatGPT are transforming how we write software. At Storebrand, we view AI as an augmentation tool that enhances developer productivity while maintaining our high standards for code quality, security, and design consistency.
Key Benefits
- Accelerated development of boilerplate code and common patterns
- Quick exploration of new technologies and approaches
- Automated generation of tests and documentation
- Rapid prototyping and iteration on design concepts
- Code refactoring and modernization assistance
Important: AI is a tool, not a replacement for engineering judgment. Always review, test, and validate AI-generated code before committing.
When to Use AI
✓ Good Use Cases
- • Generating component boilerplate
- • Writing unit and integration tests
- • Creating documentation and comments
- • Refactoring legacy code
- • Exploring library APIs
- • Converting between formats (CSS to Tailwind, etc.)
- • Generating TypeScript types
✗ Exercise Caution
- • Security-critical authentication/authorization logic
- • Complex business logic with regulatory implications
- • Performance-critical algorithms
- • Database migrations and schema changes
- • Infrastructure as code for production
- • Code involving sensitive customer data